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07th March 2019 12:22:20 Hours

57 Division Educates Civilians on Bee-Keeping

In another community-oriented project, 57 Division Headquarters in close liaison with the ‘Bingu Sampath Surakimu Association’ and the Ministry of Defence took steps to educate civilians and Army personnel on ‘bee-keeping’ as a self-employment project during a workshop held on Monday (4) at Kilinochchi facility centre.

A group of 23 civilians in and around Kilinochchi took part in the programme in addition to 20 Army personnel interested in the project. Organizers during the project gave away 43 bee boxes to those who are willing to start this income generating domestic hobby.

Major General Vijitha Ravipriya, General Officer Commanding, 57 Division was present during the arrangement.

The workshop was coordinated by Lieutenant Colonel Hemantha Perera of Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment. Mr. Tissa Bandara Thambavita and Mr. Thushara Mahinda Wijesinghe, officials of the ‘Bingu Sampath Surakimu Association’ managed the programme. bridge media | UOMO, SCARPE